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Youth empowerment and social justice camps

Find the top youth empowerment and social justice summer camps and programs

Looking for a youth empowerment camp? These camps, also called “social justice camps,” can be found across Canada and the United States. They can be a great option for teens and preteens looking for a challenge and who want to expand their horizons. Below, we list youth empowerment and social justice camps in Canada and the United States. Click on a camp’s profile to learn more about it, including its location, cost, programming, and session dates. You can also click through to a camp’s website and register your child for a summer session today. Read more

Programs offering Empowerment, Social Justice as an activity (30 results)

Camps and programs offer activities related to leadership and social activism among a variety of other camp activities.

	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance	Activities
FEATURED Radiant Girls DAY CAMP FOCUS: Horseback Riding Equine Leadership Retreat Aug 22 - Aug 26, 2022 • Burlington, ON • Age 10 to 16 (Girls) • From $599 There is just nothing like the bond that develops between girls and horses. Read more view details	wildernessskillsartscraftsvisualartsmultidrawingempowermentleadershipmultileadershiptrainingmindfulnesstraininghikinghorsebackridingequestriansportssportshorsebackridingequestrianleadershipmultidaycampallgirls	599	10-16	BurlingtonOntario	2022-08-01
FEATURED Focus Learning Academic Centre VIRTUAL FOCUS: Entrepreneurship YoungTrepreneurs Level 1: Grades 7-11 Sep 18, 2021 - Jan 29, 2022 • Online • Age 12 to 16 (Coed) • From $720 We engage students in creative, alternative forms of thinking and teach valuable lessons as they embark towards their careers Read more view details	instructorleadgroupacademictutoringmultiinstructorleadoneononeentrepreneurshipfinancialliteracyempowermentleadershipmultileadershiptrainingpublicspeakingreadingwritingeducationeducationentrepreneurshipleadershipmultivirtualprogramcoed	720	12-16	Online	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-01
FEATURED Focus Learning Academic Centre VIRTUAL FOCUS: Entrepreneurship BizKids e-Commerce with Shopify: Grades 5-7 Sep 18, 2021 - Jan 29, 2022 • Online • Age 10 to 12 (Coed) • From $720 Students create their own business from the bottom up and will have an opportunity to launch their business on Shopify. Read more view details	technologyinstructorleadgroupacademictutoringmultiinstructorleadoneononeentrepreneurshipfinancialliteracyempowermentleadershipmultileadershiptrainingpublicspeakingreadingwritingeducationeducationentrepreneurshipleadershipmultivirtualprogramcoed	720	10-12	Online	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-01
FEATURED Focus Learning Academic Centre VIRTUAL FOCUS: Public Speaking Toastmasters Public Speaking & Debate: Grades 7-8 Sep 22, 2021 - Jan 26, 2022 • Online • Age 8 to 13 (Coed) • From $720 Convey the importance of the public speaking skills in their lives and give them tools to be a confident speaker. Read more view details	instructorleadgroupacademictutoringmultiinstructorleadoneononedebateempowermentleadershipmultipublicspeakingreadingwritingeducationeducationpublicspeakingleadershipmultivirtualprogramcoed	720	8-13	Online	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-01
FEATURED Radiant Girls DAY CAMP FOCUS: Traditional Radiant Girls Classic Wellness Camp Jul 11 - Jul 15, 2022 • Burlington, ON • Age 8 to 12 (Girls) • From $499 Radiant Girls bloom with adventure, studio art, gentle yoga, spa activities, empowering discussions, and tons of summer fun! Read more view details	artscraftsvisualartsmultidrawingpaintingphotographycitlitprogramleadershipmultileadershiptrainingsocialjusticesupercampnatureenvironmentmeditationmindfulnesstrainingnutritionpilatesstrengthandconditioningweightlossprogramhikingyogatraditionalmultiactivityleadershipmultidaycampallgirls	499	8-12	BurlingtonOntario	2022-07-01
FEATURED Radiant Girls DAY CAMP FOCUS: Cooking Radiant Girls Creative Café Camp Aug 08 - Aug 12, 2022 • Burlington, ON • Age 8 to 12 (Girls) • From $499 Along with a hearty day of cooking nutritious and delicious food, girls will work together to design their own restaurant. Read more view details	bakingdecoratingcookingartscraftsvisualartsmultidrawingpaintingphotographyleadershiptrainingleadershipmultisocialjusticepublicspeakingwritingmindfulnesstraininghikingartsartscookingleadershipmultidaycampallgirls	499	8-12	BurlingtonOntario	2022-08-01
FEATURED Focus Learning Academic Centre VIRTUAL FOCUS: Public Speaking Toastmasters Public Speaking & Debate: Grades 3-4 Sep 18, 2021 - Jan 29, 2022 • Online • Age 8 to 9 (Coed) • From $720 Convey the importance of the public speaking skills in their lives and give them tools to be a confident speaker. Read more view details	instructorleadgroupacademictutoringmultiinstructorleadoneononedebateempowermentleadershipmultipublicspeakingreadingwritingeducationeducationpublicspeakingleadershipmultivirtualprogramcoed	720	8-9	Online	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-01
FEATURED Radiant Girls DAY CAMP FOCUS: Entrepreneurship Girl Boss Jul 25 - Jul 29, 2022 • Burlington, ON • Age 10 to 16 (Girls) • From $499 This Girls Boss event is a unique leadership camp designed to teach girls the basics fundamentals of being an entrepreneur. Read more view details	theatreartsperformingartsmultiartscraftsvisualartsmultidrawingpaintingphotographyentrepreneurshipleadershiptrainingleadershipmultisocialjusticepublicspeakingwritingmindfulnesstrainingeducationeducationentrepreneurshipleadershipmultidaycampallgirls	499	10-16	BurlingtonOntario	2022-07-01
FEATURED Radiant Girls DAY CAMP FOCUS: Leadership Teen Leadership Certification Jul 04 - Jul 06, 2022 • Burlington, ON • Age 12 to 18 (Girls) • From $499 A leadership certification just for teens - resilience, resourcefulness, confidence, and life skills for success! Read more view details	artscraftsvisualartsmultidrawingfilmmakingpaintingpapiermachephotographycitlitprogramleadershipmultileadershiptrainingsocialjusticesupercampnatureenvironmentpublicspeakingwritingmeditationmindfulnesstrainingnutritionpilatesstrengthandconditioninghikingyogaeducationeducationleadershipmultileadershipmultidaycampallgirls	499	12-18	BurlingtonOntario	2022-07-01
FEATURED Radiant Girls DAY CAMP FOCUS: Leadership Beautiful Beginnings Aug 29 - Sep 01, 2022 • Burlington, ON • Age 10 to 13 (Girls) • From $399 A guide to starting this year with success! Mindfulness, friendships, resilience, and healthy habits for an outstanding year! Read more view details	artscraftsvisualartsmultidrawingpaintingphotographyleadershiptrainingleadershipmultisocialjusticepublicspeakingtestpreparationwritingmeditationmindfulnesstrainingnutritionpilatesstrengthandconditioningweightlossprogramhikingyogavideographydebateempowermentjournalismeducationeducationleadershipmultileadershipmultidaycampallgirls	399	10-13	BurlingtonOntario	2022-08-01
FEATURED Focus Learning Academic Centre VIRTUAL FOCUS: Academics/Tutoring World History- from the Fall of the Roman Empire to World War 2: Grades 5-7 Sep 21, 2021 - Jan 25, 2022 • Online • Age 10 to 12 (Coed) • From $720 Students will explore and discover the history of the Medieval and Early Modern World in this fun and engaging course! Read more view details	instructorleadgroupacademictutoringmultiinstructorleadoneononesocialjusticeleadershipmultipublicspeakingreadingarchaeologypaleontologysciencemultiwritingeducationeducationacademictutoringmultileadershipmultivirtualprogramcoed	720	10-12	Online	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-01
FEATURED Focus Learning Academic Centre VIRTUAL FOCUS: Programming Python CCC (Canadian Computing Competition): Grades 7-10 Sep 18, 2021 - Jan 29, 2022 • Online • Age 12 to 15 (Coed) • From $720 This advanced course in Python programming places a heavy focus on preparing students for the Canadian Computing Competition. Read more view details	animationgamingpythonprogrammingmultitechnologyvideogamedesignvideogamedevelopmentinstructorleadgroupacademictutoringmultiinstructorleadoneononelanguageinstructionempowermentleadershipmultileadershiptrainingsteamstemcomputerstechnologycomputersprogrammingmultileadershipmultivirtualprogramcoed	720	12-15	Online	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-01
FEATURED Radiant Girls VIRTUAL FOCUS: Arts The Art of Self Confidence Nov 17 - Dec 22, 2021 • Online • Age 8 to 12 (Girls) • From $179 Using the power of art, girls explore emotions, learn life skills, discuss challenges, and get support from new friends. Read more view details	artscraftsvisualartsmultidrawingpaintingpapiermachephotographyleadershiptrainingleadershipmultisocialjusticemindfulnesstrainingartsmultileadershipmultivirtualprogramallgirls	179	8-12	Online	2021-11-012021-12-01
FEATURED Focus Learning Academic Centre VIRTUAL FOCUS: Debate Toastmasters Public Speaking & Debate: Grades 5-6 Sep 18, 2021 - Jan 29, 2022 • Online • Age 8 to 11 (Coed) • From $720 Convey the importance of the public speaking skills in their lives and give them tools to be a confident speaker. Read more view details	instructorleadgroupacademictutoringmultiinstructorleadoneononedebateempowermentleadershipmultipublicspeakingreadingwritingeducationeducationdebateleadershipmultivirtualprogramcoed	720	8-11	Online	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-01
FEATURED Radiant Girls VIRTUAL FOCUS: Health & Fitness Wonder Woman Girls Oct 04 - Nov 08, 2021 • Online • Age 10 to 14 (Girls) • From $179 A weekly virtual gathering designed to develop courage, strength, and personal truth, as well as the skills to empower them Read more view details	citlitprogramleadershipmultileadershiptrainingsocialjusticesupercamppublicspeakingmindfulnesstrainingnutritionpilatesstrengthandconditioningyogahealthandfitnessmultileadershipmultivirtualprogramallgirls	179	10-14	Online	2021-10-012021-11-01
FEATURED Radiant Girls VIRTUAL FOCUS: Health & Fitness Girls Group Coaching Virtual Hangout Oct 04 - Nov 08, 2021 • Online • Age 12 to 16 (Girls) • From $179 A place where girls can connect with other girls their age and a coach to share emotions and all things about being a girl. Read more view details	empowermentleadershipmultileadershiptrainingmeditationmindfulnesstraininghealthandfitnessmultileadershipmultivirtualprogramallgirls	179	12-16	Online	2021-10-012021-11-01
FEATURED Focus Learning Academic Centre VIRTUAL FOCUS: Academics/Tutoring World History- from the Fall of the Roman Empire to World War 2: Grades 3-5 Sep 21, 2021 - Jan 25, 2022 • Online • Age 8 to 10 (Coed) • From $720 Students will explore and discover the history of the Medieval and Early Modern World in this fun and engaging course! Read more view details	instructorleadgroupacademictutoringmultiinstructorleadoneononesocialjusticeleadershipmultipublicspeakingreadingarchaeologypaleontologysciencemultiwritingeducationeducationacademictutoringmultileadershipmultivirtualprogramcoed	720	8-10	Online	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-01
FEATURED Radiant Girls VIRTUAL FOCUS: Leadership Training Radiant Girls United Virtual Club Oct 06 - Nov 10, 2021 • Online • Age 8 to 12 (Girls) • From $179 Empower girls through team games, self-expression, leadership exercises self-reflection, with a girl bonding experience. Read more view details	cookingartscraftsvisualartsmultipaintingphotographycreativewritingcitlitprogramleadershipmultileadershiptrainingsocialjusticesupercampmeditationmindfulnesstrainingnutritionpilatesstrengthandconditioningweightlossprogramyogaeducationeducationleadershiptrainingleadershipmultileadershipmultivirtualprogramallgirls	179	8-12	Online	2021-10-012021-11-01
FEATURED Radiant Girls VIRTUAL FOCUS: Leadership Training Radiant Girls Leadership Academy Nov 15 - Nov 22, 2021 • Online • Age 13 to 16 (Girls) • From $179 This program teaches girls to build trust and confidence, develop new communication skills and increase self-awareness. Read more view details	empowermentleadershipmultileadershiptrainingeducationeducationleadershiptrainingleadershipmultileadershipmultivirtualprogramallgirls	179	13-16	Online	2021-11-01
FEATURED Radiant Girls DAY CAMP FOCUS: Leadership Girls Empowerment Camp Aug 15 - Aug 19, 2022 • Burlington, ON • Age 8 to 12 (Girls) • From $499 Fun wellness activities layered with empowering coaching to build positive self-image, emotional intelligence and confidence. Read more view details	artscraftsvisualartsmultidrawingpaintingphotographycitlitprogramleadershipmultileadershiptrainingsocialjusticesupercampnatureenvironmentwritingmeditationmindfulnesstrainingnutritionpilatesstrengthandconditioningweightlossprogramhikingyogaeducationeducationleadershipmultileadershipmultidaycampallgirls	499	8-12	BurlingtonOntario	2022-08-01
FEATURED Radiant Girls OVERNIGHT FOCUS: Adventure Overnight Adventure Retreat Aug 02 - Aug 05, 2022 • Burlington, ON • Age 10 to 16 (Girls) • From $879 Overnight retreats include all of the amazing experiences we offer in our day program, plus more fun in the evenings. Read more view details	ropescoursewildernessskillsartscraftsvisualartsmultidrawingpaintingphotographycitlitprogramleadershipmultileadershiptrainingsocialjusticesupercampnatureenvironmentwritingmeditationmindfulnesstrainingnutritionpilatesstrengthandconditioningweightlossprogramhikingparkouryogaziplinevideographyempowermentjournalismadventuremultileadershipmultiovernightcampallgirls	879	10-16	BurlingtonOntario	2022-08-01
FEATURED Focus Learning Academic Centre VIRTUAL FOCUS: Academics/Tutoring History in Avatar- The Last Airbender: Grades 5-7 Sep 23, 2021 - Jan 27, 2022 • Online • Age 10 to 12 (Coed) • From $720 Students will discuss different real-world historical and cultural parallels found in Avatar: The Last Airbender. Read more view details	instructorleadgroupacademictutoringmultiinstructorleadoneononesocialjusticeleadershipmultipublicspeakingreadingarchaeologypaleontologysciencemultiwritingeducationeducationacademictutoringmultileadershipmultivirtualprogramcoed	720	10-12	Online	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-01
FEATURED Radiant Girls DAY CAMP FOCUS: Health & Fitness Inner Beauty Spa Camp Jul 18 - Jul 22, 2022 • Burlington, ON • Age 8 to 12 (Girls) • From $499 Girls develop a mindset for self-confidence, and self-respect while embracing a vision for real beauty, and self care. Read more view details	artscraftsvisualartsmultidrawingpaintingphotographycreativewritingcitlitprogramleadershipmultileadershiptrainingsocialjusticesupercampnatureenvironmentwritingmeditationmindfulnesstrainingnutritionpilatesstrengthandconditioningweightlossprogramhikingyogavideographyempowermentjournalismhealthandfitnessmultileadershipmultidaycampallgirls	499	8-12	BurlingtonOntario	2022-07-01
Oxford Learning High Park PROGRAM FOCUS: Education OXFORD LEARNING ACADEMY TORONTO - DAY PROGRAM Sep 07, 2021 - Jun 17, 2022 • West-End, Toronto • Age 3 to 8 (Coed) • From $21,000 Experience the homeschooling approach with the benefits of socialization in a small classroom environment. Read more view details	storytellingvocaltrainingsingingmusicmultitheatreartsperformingartsmultitechnologycreativewritingsocialjusticeleadershipmultimathnatureenvironmentpublicspeakingreadingmarinebiologysciencemultizoologysteamwritingnutritionyogadebateempowermentjournalismanimalseducationmultileadershipmultiprogramclasscoed	21000	3-8	TorontoWest-EndWest-EndOntario	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-012022-06-01
Reidmount Discovery School VIRTUAL FOCUS: Education English Virtual Class Sep 11, 2021 - Jun 11, 2022 • Throughout British Columbia; Ontario (5) • Age 3 to 18 (Coed) • From $600 The courses cover the principles of standard English grammar, sentence structure, and English usage and diction. Read more view details	creativewritinginstructorleadgroupacademictutoringmultientrepreneurshipfinancialliteracylanguageinstructionsocialjusticeleadershipmultimathnatureenvironmentpublicspeakingreadingarchitecturesciencemultiengineeringhealthsciencemarinebiologymedicalsciencespacezoologysteamtestpreparationwritingdebateempowermentjournalismanimalseducationmultileadershipmultivirtualprogramcoed	600	3-18	TorontoDowntownDowntownBramptonBurlingtonMississaugaVancouverBritish ColumbiaOntario	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-01
Reidmount Discovery School VIRTUAL FOCUS: Education Coding for Kids and Teens Virtual class Sep 11, 2021 - Jun 11, 2022 • Throughout British Columbia; Ontario (5) • Age 3 to 18 (Coed) • From $600 Computer program via game development. Python, GML, C#, and C++ on the GMlegacy, Unity, Unreal, and Visual Studio engines. Read more view details	dungeonsanddragonsfantasymultistorytellingsuperheromarveldcharrypotterplaywritingartscraftsvisualartsmulticartooningcomicartdrawingfilmmakingphotographyanimationjavaprogrammingmultipythonminecraftroboticsscratchtechnologyvideogamedesignvirtualrealitywebdesigninstructorleadgroupacademictutoringmultileadershiptrainingleadershipmultisocialjusticesupercampmathpublicspeakingarchitecturesciencemultiengineeringhealthsciencemarinebiologymedicalsciencespacezoologysteamstemtestpreparationwriting3ddesignvideographydebateempowermentwebdevelopmentjournalismanimalseducationmultileadershipmultivirtualprogramcoed	600	3-18	TorontoDowntownDowntownBramptonBurlingtonMississaugaVancouverBritish ColumbiaOntario	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-01
Inspirely STEAM Education VIRTUAL FOCUS: Programming 3D Animation With Coding: Virtual Reality (VR) & Augmented Reality Sep 14, 2020 - Nov 30, 2021 • Online • Age 6 to 14 (Coed) • From $0 Develop digital skills by working on VR/AR based 3D animation projects. Let your child experience our free trial class. Read more view details	animationtechnologyvideogamedesignvirtualrealitywebdesignleadershiptrainingleadershipmultisocialjusticemakerspacematharchitecturesciencemultiengineeringhealthsciencemarinebiologymedicalsciencesafarispacezoologyskilledtradesactivitiessteamstemcomputerstechnologycomputersprogrammingmultileadershipmultivirtualprogramcoed	0	6-14	Online	2020-09-012020-10-012020-11-012020-12-012021-01-012021-02-012021-03-012021-04-012021-05-012021-06-012021-07-012021-08-012021-09-012021-10-012021-11-01
Reidmount Discovery School VIRTUAL FOCUS: Education Writing Virtual Class Sep 11, 2021 - Jun 11, 2022 • Throughout British Columbia; Ontario (5) • Age 3 to 18 (Coed) • From $600 Emphasis on developing students’ analytical and inferential reasoning skills, and on expanding their strategies for writing. Read more view details	creativewritinginstructorleadgroupacademictutoringmultientrepreneurshipfinancialliteracylanguageinstructionsocialjusticeleadershipmultimathnatureenvironmentpublicspeakingreadingarchitecturesciencemultiengineeringhealthsciencemarinebiologymedicalsciencespacezoologysteamstemtestpreparationwritingdebateempowermentjournalismanimalseducationmultileadershipmultivirtualprogramcoed	600	3-18	TorontoDowntownDowntownBramptonBurlingtonMississaugaVancouverBritish ColumbiaOntario	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-01
Reidmount Discovery School VIRTUAL FOCUS: Education Math Virtual Class Sep 11, 2021 - Jun 11, 2022 • Throughout British Columbia; Ontario (5) • Age 3 to 18 (Coed) • From $600 Math drills, application of concepts, problem solving, and building a solid math foundation and developing critical-thinking. Read more view details	artscraftsvisualartsmultidrawingcreativewritinginstructorleadgroupacademictutoringmultifinancialliteracyleadershiptrainingleadershipmultisocialjusticesupercampmathnatureenvironmentpublicspeakingreadingarchitecturesciencemultiengineeringhealthsciencemarinebiologymedicalsciencespacezoologysteamstemtestpreparationwritingdebateempowermentjournalismanimalseducationmultileadershipmultivirtualprogramcoed	600	3-18	TorontoDowntownDowntownBramptonBurlingtonMississaugaVancouverBritish ColumbiaOntario	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-01
Reidmount Discovery School VIRTUAL FOCUS: Education Science Virtual Class Sep 11, 2021 - Jun 11, 2022 • Throughout British Columbia; Ontario (5) • Age 3 to 18 (Coed) • From $600 Dedicated Science course focusing on core disciplines and exposure of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Read more view details	webdesigncreativewritinginstructorleadgroupacademictutoringmultientrepreneurshipleadershiptrainingleadershipmultisocialjusticesupercampmathnatureenvironmentpublicspeakingreadingarchitecturesciencemultiengineeringhealthsciencemarinebiologymedicalsciencesafarispacezoologysteamstemtestpreparationwritingdebateempowermentwebdevelopmentjournalismanimalseducationmultileadershipmultivirtualprogramcoed	600	3-18	TorontoDowntownDowntownBramptonBurlingtonMississaugaVancouverBritish ColumbiaOntario	2021-09-012021-10-012021-11-012021-12-012022-01-012022-02-012022-03-012022-04-012022-05-01

Organizations with Empowerment, Social Justice programs (TBD)

	Info	Cost	Ages	Relevance
FEATURED Lakefield College School Summer Programs Education (multi) Transformative experiences learning in and through the outdoors—academic, athletic, for credit or enrichment. Spend every day outdoors on the water, in the forest, or at our farm—learn, have fun and stretch yourself. Read more... Ages 13 to 17 Coed from $450 view profile	Virtual program openCamp Coed	1750	13-17	30	Education (multi)Lakefield College School Summer ProgramsTransformative experiences learning in and through the outdoors—academic, athletic, for credit or enrichment. Spend every day outdoors on the water, in the forest, or at our farm—learn, have fun and stretch yourself. Virtual program Coed
FEATURED Crescent Camps & Programs Traditional (multi activity) Our Camps and Programs reflect Crescent School's excellence in academics, robotics, athletics, business, the arts and leadership, with highly qualified, enthusiastic instructors and staff. Read more... Ages 6 to 17 Coed from $75 view profile	Virtual program openCamp Coed	113	10-12	30	Traditional (multi activity) Crescent Camps & ProgramsOur Camps and Programs reflect Crescent School's excellence in academics, robotics, athletics, business, the arts and leadership, with highly qualified, enthusiastic instructors and staff. Virtual program Coed
FEATURED Camp Can-Aqua Traditional (multi activity) A traditional camp with diverse programming & exceptional instruction, we believe in teaching kids compromise, patients & empathy. Fun is a given. Through thoughtful & individualized programming, our campers thrive here. Read more... Ages 5 to 17 Coed from $2,100 view profile	Overnight Camp openCamp Coed	1285	6-16	30	Traditional (multi activity) Camp Can-AquaA traditional camp with diverse programming & exceptional instruction, we believe in teaching kids compromise, patients & empathy. Fun is a given. Through thoughtful & individualized programming, our campers thrive here. Overnight Camp Coed
FEATURED City Scouts: Urban Adventure Camp Traditional (multi activity) City Scouts is a weekly urban adventure camp in the heart of Toronto. Our goal is to foster growing children's sense of independence through urban adventure Read more... Ages 10 to 14 Coed from $355 view profile	Day Camp openCamp Coed	355	10-14	30	Traditional (multi activity) City Scouts: Urban Adventure CampCity Scouts is a weekly urban adventure camp in the heart of Toronto. Our goal is to foster growing children's sense of independence through urban adventure Day Camp Coed
FEATURED FDT Academy Public Speaking FDT's 2020/2021 academic programs are offered online via Zoom. As leaders in Debate, Speech & Model UN training, FDT Academy is renowned for having over 20 of its students make it on the national Debate & Speech teams. Read more... Ages 4 to 18 Coed from $100 view profile	Virtual program openCamp Coed	100	4-18	30	Education: Public SpeakingFDT Academy FDT's 2020/2021 academic programs are offered online via Zoom. As leaders in Debate, Speech & Model UN training, FDT Academy is renowned for having over 20 of its students make it on the national Debate & Speech teams. Virtual program Coed
FEATURED Sidney Ledson Institute Traditional (multi activity) The SLI Summer Camp offers: Pre-K/K reading/numeracy program, Math/ English enrichment, Debate, Entrepreneurship, Comp Sci (HTML/CSS, Machine Learning/AI, App Development, R, Python), French, Spanish, and SSAT/ISEE prep. Read more... Ages 2.5 to 14 Coed from $420 view profile	Virtual program openCamp Coed	2650	10-11	30	Traditional (multi activity) Sidney Ledson InstituteThe SLI Summer Camp offers: Pre-K/K reading/numeracy program, Math/ English enrichment, Debate, Entrepreneurship, Comp Sci (HTML/CSS, Machine Learning/AI, App Development, R, Python), French, Spanish, and SSAT/ISEE prep. Virtual program Coed
FEATURED The Hoop Factory Basketball Camp/program teaching the fundamentals in basketball, balance, footwork to players at all levels. A fun, high energy camp for boys/girls of all ages. Christmas Holiday-March Break-Summer Break #BuildingBetterBallers Read more... Ages 5 to 18 Coed from $200 view profile	Day Camp Coed	200	5-15	30	Sport: BasketballThe Hoop FactoryCamp/program teaching the fundamentals in basketball, balance, footwork to players at all levels. A fun, high energy camp for boys/girls of all ages. Christmas Holiday-March Break-Summer Break #BuildingBetterBallers Day Camp Coed
FEATURED Outward Bound Canada Adventure (multi) Outward Bound Canada provides challenging adventures in the outdoors across the country that develop self-respect, awareness of others, interpersonal skills, and a sense of accomplishment. Read more... Ages 12 to 99 Coed, Girls, Boys from $779 view profile	Day Camp, Overnight Camp openCamp Coed, Girls, Boys	1399	12-15	30	Adventure (multi)Outward Bound CanadaOutward Bound Canada provides challenging adventures in the outdoors across the country that develop self-respect, awareness of others, interpersonal skills, and a sense of accomplishment. Day Camp, Overnight Camp Coed, Girls, Boys
FEATURED InterVarsity Pioneer Camp Pacific Traditional (multi activity) One of nine Inter-Varsity Camps, Pioneer Pacific offers Christian summer camp and leadership programs for kids from 7-18, and includes a wide range of activities such as sailing, archery, kayaking and more. Read more... Ages 7 to 18 Coed, Girls from $285 view profile	Overnight Camp Coed, Girls	250	1-19	30	Traditional (multi activity) InterVarsity Pioneer Camp PacificOne of nine Inter-Varsity Camps, Pioneer Pacific offers Christian summer camp and leadership programs for kids from 7-18, and includes a wide range of activities such as sailing, archery, kayaking and more. Overnight Camp Coed, Girls
FEATURED Enrichment Studies Unit (ESU) at Queen's University Education (multi) Enrichment Studies at Queen's University connects students in Grades 5-12 with exciting university experiences. We inspire our participants to reach their potential through mentorship, growth and problem solving. Read more... Ages 10 to 17 Coed from $199 view profile	Overnight Camp, Virtual program openCamp Coed	990	13-18	30	Education (multi)Enrichment Studies Unit (ESU) at Queen's UniversityEnrichment Studies at Queen's University connects students in Grades 5-12 with exciting university experiences. We inspire our participants to reach their potential through mentorship, growth and problem solving. Overnight Camp, Virtual program Coed
Ross Creek Centre for the Arts Arts (multi) SummerArts combines the best of camp with the best of the arts, with great food, a full rec schedule, campfire, and of course a core of incredible arts programming, all on a beautiful campus overlooking the Bay of Fundy. Read more... Ages 5 to 18 Coed from $290 view profile	Day Camp openCamp Coed	70	12-16	30	Arts (multi)Ross Creek Centre for the ArtsSummerArts combines the best of camp with the best of the arts, with great food, a full rec schedule, campfire, and of course a core of incredible arts programming, all on a beautiful campus overlooking the Bay of Fundy. Day Camp Coed
UTS: Experience Innovation Education (multi) A day camp for high-achieving and eager student aged 11 to 18. The UTS affiliation with U of T means that campers are taught by exceptional teachers, teacher candidates, field experts and university instructors. Read more... Ages 10 to 18 Coed from $350 view profile	Virtual program openCamp Coed	370	10-12	30	Education (multi)UTS: Experience InnovationA day camp for high-achieving and eager student aged 11 to 18. The UTS affiliation with U of T means that campers are taught by exceptional teachers, teacher candidates, field experts and university instructors. Virtual program Coed
Science North Camps STEM Science North offers innovative and stimulating summer day camps and virtual camps that introduce children to the worlds of science, technology, engineering and math. Camps are available for 4-11 year olds. Read more... Ages 4 to 12 Coed from $153 view profile	Day Camp, Virtual program openCamp Coed	203	6-8	30	Education: STEMScience North CampsScience North offers innovative and stimulating summer day camps and virtual camps that introduce children to the worlds of science, technology, engineering and math. Camps are available for 4-11 year olds. Day Camp, Virtual program Coed
The GO Project Traditional (multi activity) A camp for change makers. Daily crafts, games and activities centred around a theme of giving back to the community and the world... putting faith and love into action. Read more... Ages 6 to 18 Coed from $50 view profile	Day Camp openCamp Coed	175	6-12	30	Traditional (multi activity) The GO ProjectA camp for change makers. Daily crafts, games and activities centred around a theme of giving back to the community and the world... putting faith and love into action. Day Camp Coed
Randolph Kids Performing Arts Theatre Arts YouTube, Voice Over, filmmaking, dance, acting, music, puppets and performance in the heart of Toronto. Beginner and experienced performers welcome. Come improve your skills, try something new, create, grow, & have fun! Read more... Ages 6 to 17 Coed from $20 view profile	Virtual program openCamp Coed	99	6-8	30	Arts : Theatre ArtsRandolph Kids Performing ArtsYouTube, Voice Over, filmmaking, dance, acting, music, puppets and performance in the heart of Toronto. Beginner and experienced performers welcome. Come improve your skills, try something new, create, grow, & have fun! Virtual program Coed
Block 8 Academy Traditional (multi activity) Active, Creative, Mix of Indoor and Outdoor all in one camp! Encourage your children to socialize in person, or have them enjoy learning a new skill online with top notch voice instructors, debate, creative writing... Read more... Ages 5 to 12 Coed from $45 view profile	Day Camp openCamp Coed	180	5-12	30	Traditional (multi activity) Block 8 AcademyActive, Creative, Mix of Indoor and Outdoor all in one camp! Encourage your children to socialize in person, or have them enjoy learning a new skill online with top notch voice instructors, debate, creative writing... Day Camp Coed
French International Language Camps Language Instruction English students learning French mix with French students learning English in this innovative program in the French Alps. Sports and other activities are an important part of the experience, along with language lessons. Read more... Ages 6 to 17 Coed from $2,540 view profile	Overnight Camp openCamp Coed	2000	14-17	30	Education: Language InstructionFrench International Language CampsEnglish students learning French mix with French students learning English in this innovative program in the French Alps. Sports and other activities are an important part of the experience, along with language lessons. Overnight Camp Coed
Camp Solelim Traditional (multi activity) Camp Solelim is a sleepover camp designed for Jewish 13 to 15 year olds. Our programming includes traditional waterfront, sports, arts and outdoor activities, as well as leadership development and community building. Read more... Ages 13 to 15 Coed from $7,385 view profile	Overnight Camp openCamp Coed	7385	13-15	30	Traditional (multi activity) Camp SolelimCamp Solelim is a sleepover camp designed for Jewish 13 to 15 year olds. Our programming includes traditional waterfront, sports, arts and outdoor activities, as well as leadership development and community building. Overnight Camp Coed
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Laurus Summer Camp Traditional (multi activity) Montreal, Laval and Beaconsfield's #1 Lifestyle Summer day camp! We blend fun, education & specialty training in arts, academics and sports! Weekly program for kids ages 3 - 15! Registration is open in November for 2020! Read more... Ages 3 to 15 Coed from $150 view profile	Day Camp openCamp Coed	250	15-16	30	Traditional (multi activity) Laurus Summer CampMontreal, Laval and Beaconsfield's #1 Lifestyle Summer day camp! We blend fun, education & specialty training in arts, academics and sports! Weekly program for kids ages 3 - 15! Registration is open in November for 2020! Day Camp Coed
Roseneath Theatre Traditional (multi activity) A creative collection of programs that range from Dance, Drama, ASL Improv, our popular Dungeons & Dragons programs and more. Our expert councillors bring the arts to kids computers in fun and accessible ways. Read more... Ages 6 to 16 Coed from $40 view profile	Virtual program openCamp Coed	60	8-16	30	Traditional (multi activity) Roseneath TheatreA creative collection of programs that range from Dance, Drama, ASL Improv, our popular Dungeons & Dragons programs and more. Our expert councillors bring the arts to kids computers in fun and accessible ways. Virtual program Coed

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What is a youth empowerment camp?

Youth empowerment camps are intended primarily for teens and “tweens,” ranging in age from 8 to 18. They offer training, workshops, and exercises in social justice and leadership.

These camps offer programs on a wide range of local and global issues. These may include

Poverty
The environment
Racism
Bullying
Conflict resolution
Sexuality
Culture
Religion

Of course, youth empowerment camps aren’t just about social activism and education. They can also be great fun! Most also have many of the same exciting activities you’ll find at other traditional camps. This includes campfires, swimming, dancing, music, games, arts and crafts, sports, and more.

Many of these are residential (or overnight) camps, with programs of various lengths, including one week, two weeks, one month, and two months. Some day camps, though, also offer youth empowerment and social justice programs.

Why should my child go to a youth empowerment camp?

Youth empowerment and social justice camps are a nice fit for those who care about the world and want to make a difference. If your child is interested in social issues, wants to connect with a like-minded community, and is interested in new experiences, one of these camps may be a perfect fit.

These camps teach kids important skills and values. This can help your child to thrive in the teen years and grow into a confident, responsible, and passionate adult. Skills learned vary between camps, but may include

Leadership
Social activism
Communication
Group management
Debate and public speaking
Compassion
Creativity
Facilitation
Community and team building

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